Young Liverpool FC winger Harry Wilson says Crewe loan is ideal for his career

Harry Wilson of Liverpool in action during the U21 Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea at The Swansway Chester Stadium on March 2, 2015 in Chester, England. (Photo by Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

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Liverpool FC winger Harry Wilson has spoken of how he hopes Crewe will be the perfect place to gain experience of competitive football to progress his fledgling career.

The talented 18-year-old has agreed a six-month deal with the League One club until January and wants to hit the ground running.

“Coming to Crewe is a great opportunity for me to play competitive football in the League. I am really looking forward to it and hopefully I will be involved somewhere against Wigan on Saturday,” Wilson told the official Crewe website.

“Liverpool have taught me everything I know about football and to play Under-18 and Under-21 football is great but I know I will gain great experience from playing in League One against men.

Harry Wilson celebrates scoring the third goal against Real Madrid

“I know that Crewe want to play football the right way and that is one of the reason’s I chose to come here. They try and get the ball down and play and that suits my style. I didn’t want to go to a club that looked to play longer and hit the front.”

Wilson has been at Anfield since U9 level and became Wales’ youngest ever player at the age of 16 when he came on late in a game against Belgium in 2013.

“I have met the other lads and they have made me feel really welcome. I know Callum (Saunders) from the Wales set-up and a couple of the other lads, so it is good to see some familiar faces when you walk into the dressing room for the first time.

Crewe deal happened out of the blue

"It was fine and I know I’ve chosen the right club in Crewe.

“I just cannot wait to get started and hopefully I can play well and help the team.”

The move to Crewe did come about quite unexpectedly after Liverpool’s U18 manager Neil Critchley – who came through the Crewe youth system himself – spoke with Crewe Alexandra first team coach James Collins.

Crewe manager Steve Davis believes the deal will increase his attacking options with the likes of George Cooper, Brad Inman, Lauri Dalla Valle and Ryan Colclough competing for a starting role.

Liverpool FC under-18s coach Neil Critchley

“The move for Harry did come somewhat out of the blue. A conversation occurred between Neil (Critchley) and James (Collins) about Harry and the next stage of his development,” he told Crewe’s website.

“Liverpool wanted Harry to gain the experience of a different environment and to learn different things. Neil knows the club and he knows what we do and it was a natural fit.

“Harry has been very successful in Youth football. His stats are very good. He scores and creates goals and is highly thought of. He is the youngest player to ever play for Wales and his pedigree is very good. I’ve watched him a number of times and so has James and he is an exciting young player.

“There comes a time in a young players development when they come to a crossroads and they need to go out and challenge themselves.

"Harry wanted to take that next step and play competitive matches and we are delighted to have him."